Titan Tiller on a 40HP 4 stroke

[no stick]

My marine dealer is trying to talk me out of installing the Titan Tiller on my new Yamaha 40HP 4 stroke EFI. He thinks it is a waste of money and would recommend it for 75HP and above. My experience is using a Merc 2 stroke 25HP tiller and a new Honda 20HP tiller. I'm getting older and I think I would like the Titan Tiller to lessen my arm strain I have experienced on these outboards I am currently using.

Would very much like to hear about your experiences with the Titan Tiller on smaller outboards.

Tks in advance,

Ed

[stinkycat]

I have not had a Titan on a smaller tiller just a 75 & 90hp but I did have a 16' Pike Reble with a 40hp 2st Merc. On long trips 10 miles or better I sure wished I had the Titan on the 40hp. I now can just rest my arm on top of my tiller handle while traveling top speed. I could actually get up and walk to the front of my boat while at top speed. Of course I don't but the Titan holds it in place until I move the tiller either way about 1/4". Love it! I would not hesitate to put one on a 40hp. IMHO

[Dave Q]

what he said.... I love mine on a 75hp. had a 50hp would have loved it there too.

Originally Posted by stinkycat

I have not had a Titan on a smaller tiller just a 75 & 90hp but I did have a 16' Pike Reble with a 40hp 2st Merc. On long trips 10 miles or better I sure wished I had the Titan on the 40hp. I now can just rest my arm on top of my tiller handle while traveling top speed. I could actually get up and walk to the front of my boat while at top speed. Of course I don't but the Titan holds it in place until I move the tiller either way about 1/4". Love it! I would not hesitate to put one on a 40hp. IMHO

[Knot Tellin]

I have a 2005 60hp 4 stroke Merc. I know the fin behind the prop really make s big difference on how the motor tracks at high speed. Mine is good, but I have problems with my shoulder hurting from holding the throttle open, so I have tighted that up while running and helps a lot.

However I am intersted in these Titans expecially for trolling. How much are they, ball park and can get one for my motor.

[stinkycat]

Not sure of the cost because it was figured into both my boat packages but I believe it would fall between $700-$1100.

[smoker62]

1100 plus tax installed at Mertens in Oshkosh on a 75 Yammie. 45 minute install from the man himself.

[walleyeguide]

i think your dealer is not up to speed on ALL the benefits the titan brings to the table.
maybe they don't have any experience??????

good luck Frank

[Dave Q]

Originally Posted by Bigfishhunter

I am going to say the opposite of the above posters. I have a 50 four-stroke tiller. I can get my boat and motor up to 34 mph, and I have no problems or pull whatsoever. I honestly think that spending a grand for an assisted steering is a waste of money on your rig.

For me, I have my motor set at the right holes on the transom, after some playing around. My Fin above the prop is adjusted just perfectly, and I have electronic trim. To me the electric trim is the biggest aid. ONce I get on plane I adjust the electric trim and I can totally let go of the motor. In fact on many of my long trips, there are long sections where I don't even touch the handle, and if I do, I am just resting it on it, not doing anything. I have walked up to the bow, while at full throttle.

I wouldn't get it, but that is just me. If I had a 90+ that would be a different matter.

Hi....just a thought, I to have mine set up well, ran the 75 a yr without one and at full trim there is no pull,(a good # of yrs with a 50 without one as well) ONE area where it shines is when condition's need it and your trimmed down some and going at a slower speed as well as going fast in the rough, no need to hang on tight. But for sure to each there own

[Hot Runr Guy]

Originally Posted by Bigfishhunter

I am going to say the opposite of the above posters. I have a 50 four-stroke tiller. I can get my boat and motor up to 34 mph, and I have no problems or pull whatsoever.
I have walked up to the bow, while at full throttle.

That must be an AWFUL long safety lanyard you've got on the kill switch.

HRG

[Bigfishhunter]

Don't worry HRG, my wife sat in the driver seat for me, with her hand on the throttle just in case of anything. It is a good job you are giving me crap, cause I havn't seemed to have someone act like my mother since I was 16. Do you wear an orange vest and a flashing beacon on your head whenever you go out, make sure you do, just in case a safety issue arises, you can shout, "have not fear Safety Boy is HERE!"